Eberle's Masterton-Worthy Comeback

0:00On April 8th, the Professional Hockey Writers Association dropped the nominees for the 2026 Bill Masterton Trophy this Wednesday, April 8th. This award goes to the player showing top perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to the game. Each local chapter picks one from their team, then writers narrow it to three finalists for the end of season winner. Seattle's chapter went with Kraken Captain, Jordan Ebro. Back in November, he smashed into the inboards, suffering a super rare separated pubic symphysis injury. No other hockey player had faced that surgery before, leaving docks with no playbook for rehab. Ebro spent a full month basically trapped, starting in a hospital bed, then wheelchair, crutches, relearning to walk. All this while his wife gave birth to their third kid, just two days post-op. Uncertainty hung heavy, would he skate again? But he grinded through custom rehab and came roaring back. Now, the 35 year old leads Seattle with 52 points 25 goals, 28 assists, and 73 games.

1:04It's his best crack in season yet, first 25 goal year since 2017-18 with the Islanders. Ebro's story screens heart, turning doubt into dominance, and leading his squad on and off the ice-peer Masterton material. You've been listening to NHL News Today, AI-powered team coverage.